Too Young
Image-based English vocabulary learning and memorization app.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | €0.0 | round | |
CNY5.0m | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Tuyang Danci is an English vocabulary learning application that utilizes mnemonic techniques, such as image and mind-map associations, to help users memorize words. The app was developed under the guidance of Shen Yifan, a contestant on the TV show "Super Brain" and a World Memory Master. It is a product of Wuhan Almond Eucalyptus Technology Co., Ltd. (武汉杏仁桉科技有限公司).
The application targets students of all levels, from primary school to those preparing for university entrance exams (like the Gaokao), college-level tests (CET-4 and CET-6), and postgraduate studies. Its core methodology involves combining hand-drawn illustrations, comics, mnemonics, and root/affix analysis to make vocabulary learning more intuitive and effective. The platform employs a proprietary "T-Repetition" review algorithm, which is based on the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve, to create personalized review schedules for users, aiming for long-term retention. Learning features include a "flashcard" mode, phonetic symbols, definitions, example sentences from real exam papers, and shareable learning notes.
The parent company, Tuyang Education, was established in 2016. It secured 5 million RMB in a Pre-A funding round in June 2019, led by Bilin Capital, to be used for team expansion, product iteration, and marketing. The business model includes in-app purchases and paid online courses.
Keywords: vocabulary memorization, English learning app, mnemonic techniques, spaced repetition, visual learning, Shen Yifan, language education, edtech, Chinese education market, exam preparation, CET, Gaokao, memory training, Ebbinghaus forgetting curve, mind mapping